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Cada oveja con su pareja.

“Every sheep with its match.”

People naturally pair with those similar to themselves.

— Traditional Costa Rica Wisdom, Costa Rica

Source: Traditional Costa Rican/Spanish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Costa Rica

Al que madruga, Dios le ayuda.

“The early riser gets God's help.”

Diligence and starting early are rewarded.

Source: Traditional Costa Rican/Spanish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Más vale tarde que nunca.

“Better late than never.”

Completing something late is still better than never doing it.

Source: Traditional Costa Rican/Spanish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

En boca cerrada no entran moscas.

“Flies don't enter a closed mouth.”

Staying quiet keeps you out of trouble.

Source: Traditional Costa Rican/Spanish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

No hay mal que por bien no venga.

“There is no bad from which good does not come.”

Even misfortune can eventually lead to something positive.

Source: Traditional Costa Rican/Spanish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente.

“The shrimp that falls asleep is swept away by the current.”

Losing focus or vigilance costs you your opportunity.

Source: Traditional Costa Rican/Spanish proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Más vale pájaro en mano que cien volando.

“A bird in the hand is worth more than a hundred flying.”

A small certain gain is better than a large uncertain one.

Source: Traditional Costa Rican/Spanish proverb, public-domain oral tradition